CHERISH The Association Lyrics Music #TheAssociation #pop #music #lyrics #classic #fyp #follower #everyone #highlights ⭐ How It Was Written “Cherish” was written solely by Terry Kirkman, one of The Association’s founding members. The song came from a very personal place: 1. Written in under an hour Kirkman said the melody and lyric structure arrived extremely quickly — one of those “full emotional downloads.” He was dealing with unrequited feelings for a woman he admired but could never pursue s

“Cherish” by The Association topped the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1966. The song’s unique structure stretched nearly four minutes, longer than most radio hits of the time, yet stations played it in full because of its popularity. It went on to become the group’s signature song and one of the most requested love songs of the 1960s. | Rememberthe60s

On this date in 1966, THE ASSOCIATION's single CHERISH began a three-week run at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Sep 24, 1966) "Cherish", penned by Terry Kirkman, stands as a testament to the power of swift creativity and the unpredictable nature of the music industry. Kirkman, the multi-instrumentalist of The Association, crafted this melodic gem in a mere half hour, promptly integrating it into the band's live performances. The song's journey to stardom, however, was nearly derailed by an unexp